Nova Scotia Tax Brackets 2026
Nova Scotia income tax rates for 2026, plus combined federal and provincial marginal rates for every income band.
Official 2026 rates, verified October 9, 2026
2026 Nova Scotia tax brackets
| 2026 taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $30,995 | 8.79% |
| $30,995 to $61,991 | 14.95% |
| $61,991 to $97,417 | 16.67% |
| $97,417 to $157,124 | 17.5% |
| Over $157,124 | 21% |
Basic personal amount: $11,932.
Combined federal + Nova Scotia marginal tax rates
| Taxable income | Federal | Nova Scotia | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| First $30,995 | 14% | 8.79% | 22.79% |
| $30,995 to $58,523 | 14% | 14.95% | 28.95% |
| $58,523 to $61,991 | 20.5% | 14.95% | 35.45% |
| $61,991 to $97,417 | 20.5% | 16.67% | 37.17% |
| $97,417 to $117,045 | 20.5% | 17.5% | 38% |
| $117,045 to $157,124 | 26% | 17.5% | 43.5% |
| $157,124 to $181,440 | 26% | 21% | 47% |
| $181,440 to $258,482 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| Over $258,482 | 33% | 21% | 54% |
Tax at common incomes
Federal plus Nova Scotia income tax for an employee with basic credits. Marginal rate is on the next dollar of ordinary income.
| Income | Income tax | Average rate | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $2,804 | 9.3% | 22.8% |
| $50,000 | $8,159 | 16.3% | 28.9% |
| $75,000 | $16,207 | 21.6% | 37.2% |
| $100,000 | $25,363 | 25.4% | 38.0% |
| $150,000 | $46,114 | 30.7% | 43.5% |
| $200,000 | $69,900 | 34.9% | 50.3% |
| $300,000 | $121,691 | 40.6% | 54.0% |
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Nova Scotia's indexed brackets
Nova Scotia now indexes its tax brackets and basic personal amount with inflation. For 2026 they rose by 1.6%, putting the basic personal amount at $11,932. Rates run from 8.79% on the first $30,995 to 21% on income over $157,124.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Nova Scotia tax brackets for 2026?
First $30,995: 8.79%; $30,995 to $61,991: 14.95%; $61,991 to $97,417: 16.67%; $97,417 to $157,124: 17.5%; Over $157,124: 21%.
What is the marginal tax rate on $75,000 in Nova Scotia?
About 37.2% combined federal and provincial on the next dollar of ordinary income in 2026.
How much income tax do I pay on $100,000 in Nova Scotia?
About $25,363 in combined federal and Nova Scotia income tax, an average rate of 25.4%, for an employee with basic credits. CPP and EI are extra.
What is the top tax rate in Nova Scotia?
54.0% combined, on income over $258,482.
Tax brackets in other provinces
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.